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LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES
“I almost didn’t believe it.” This was the reaction of internationally-renowned ceramicist Sally Walk when she received a call in 2022 announcing she had won the North Queensland Ceramic Awards for her work A Little Off Centre. The work was judged by Dianne Peach and...
UPDATE YOUR INFO
Update your info and up your chances of re-kindling with your furry friend Townsville City Council is urging Townsville pet owners to make sure their personal information is up to date for their pets to avoid having a ruff time if their animal goes missing. ...
JETTY SAILS REPLACEMENT
Council raises the roof for jetty sails replacement The Strand Jetty is set to receive a makeover as its iconic architectural sails are replaced in the coming weeks. Townsville City Council will invest $1.2 million in the shade structure replacement, bringing life...
SUPERCARS RACE INTO TOWN
Traffic management revs up as Supercars race into town Rubber is set to hit the road as preparation work kicks up a gear to get the Reid Park track ready for an octane-fuelled weekend of racing for the NTI Townsville 500 in the coming weeks. Townsville’s acting...
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
With school holidays just weeks away, Townsville City Council is keeping boredom at bay, releasing the June-July School Holiday Guide this week. Townsville’s Acting Mayor, Paul Jacob said the 32-page publication was jam-packed with exciting activities for all ages...
JABIRU PARK GAINS BOULDERS
Jabiru Park receives boulder treatment A condon park that has fallen victim to acts of vandalism in recent years is receiving Townsville City Council’s boulder protection treatment, with work beginning this week. Divisional Councillor, Kristian Price said he welcomed...
TREE PLANTING DAY
Community urged to dig in for Community Tree Planting Day. A Wulguru park will undergo a transformation with more than 300 trees and shrubs being planted by community members this Friday. Council’s Environmental Restoration team will be undertaking re-vegetation...
CASTLE HILL CLOSURE
Castle Hill walkers are being encouraged to discover more of their backyard during the Hill’s yearly maintenance closure from Monday. Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson said Castle Hill would be undergoing significant maintenance over the ten business days from Monday 27...
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
Townsville City Council is urging residents to practice responsible pet ownership following its Animal Care and Adoption Centre receiving more than 220 lost pets since the start of the month. Council makes all efforts to reunite lost pets with their families. If...